Anesthesia: what happens in the brain?
American researchers have identified the brain mechanisms behind loss of consciousness due to anesthesia. THE ESSENTIAL Until now, how consciousness ...
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Dementia: This is how it affects the brain’s capacity for empathy
People with frontotemporal dementia do not show the same brain activity as adults with good brain health when witnessing the ...
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“Brain rot”: this term voted word of the year 2024 turns your brain upside down
If you spend a lot of time looking at the low-quality content that scrolls across social media, you'll want to ...
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Glyphosate could cause lasting brain damage
Even brief exposure to glyphosate, a pesticide "probably carcinogenic" according to the WHO, could affect long-term brain health by causing ...
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These 6 plants protect the brain from diseases, according to a study
To protect your brain from disease, you should not hesitate to include these 6 plants rich in antioxidants in your ...
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Brain: studying 10 years of Alzheimer’s disease in just 42 days
Researchers have succeeded in creating a model of brain cells, capable of reproducing in six weeks what happens over 10 ...
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Brain cancer: risk factors to know
This Monday, December 2, 2024 is the second national brain cancer day. The opportunity to take stock of the risk ...
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Stroke: the gut and the brain are linked
A drug already used to reduce long-term cognitive impairment after a stroke was found to be even more effective when ...
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Brain cancer: the 2 main symptoms to spot
Headaches and epileptic seizures: these are the two main symptoms of brain cancer, a pathology that is difficult to diagnose ...
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Brain: how stress changes our memories
Stress changes the way the brain stores memories, causing confusion between neutral and threatening situations, particularly in people suffering from ...
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Mental fatigue leads to loss of self-control
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to think after several hours of demanding cognitive tasks can wear out areas of the brain ...
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Youth and alcohol: irreversible damage to the brain?
Excessive alcohol consumption during youth, even over a short period of time like binge drinking, can make the brain more ...
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Cold sore: the cold sore virus can find its way to the brain
US researchers have discovered that the herpes simplex virus type 1, which causes cold sores, is able to spread through ...
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What happens in the brain when we watch a film?
Neuroscientists have been able to map the brain in unprecedented ways by examining people's brain reactions to film clips. THE ...
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Depression: negative perceptions linked to dysfunction of amygdala neurons
According to a new study, depression is linked to dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala, an area of the brain ...
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Public speaking, vacuums, spiders: these phobias activate different parts of the brain
Neural representations of the experience of fear depend on the situation we face. THE ESSENTIAL For a long time, mainstream ...
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Synesthesia: Pharrell Williams discusses his syndrome in his documentary
For several years, the American artist has confessed to being a synesthete, which he talks about again in the film ...
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Whiplash: it is possible to predict whether the injury will cause chronic pain
According to a new study, it is possible to predict which patient will develop chronic pain after whiplash just three ...
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Parkinson’s, ADHD: hundreds of genetic variations shape the brain
By studying brain volume, researchers have found genetic links with several pathologies such as Parkinson's and ADHD as well as ...
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Alzheimer’s: bilingualism protects against cognitive decline
Being bilingual provides brain protection against Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL According to the study, people ...
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Poor sleep at 40 would age the brain by 3 years
People in their 40s who have poor sleep quality, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, have more signs of ...
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How Alzheimer’s disease damages the brain in two stages
A study finds that in Alzheimer's disease, the brain suffers damage long before symptoms appear, which could pave the way ...
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Being bilingual makes the brain more efficient, especially if you are young
Knowing how to speak two languages increases the connectivity and efficiency of the brain, especially if the second language is ...
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Heart: 3 Common Heart Diseases Linked to Cognitive Decline
A new study confirms that three common cardiovascular conditions in adults – heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease ...
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Physical activity helps you have good ideas for more than two weeks
Researchers have shown that daily habits such as physical activity or sleep can impact brain activity for up to 15 ...
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Cerebral palsy: “Every time we win, we also win for other pathologies and society”
This Sunday October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day. Jacky Vagnoni, president of the Cerebral Paralysis France Federation, tells us ...
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Schizophrenia: what happens in the brain when we hear voices?
A new study highlights brain abnormalities in schizophrenia patients who suffer from auditory hallucinations. THE ESSENTIAL In people with schizophrenia, ...
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Brain: swallowing triggers a feeling of euphoria
German and British researchers have identified an important control circuit involved in the feeding process. THE ESSENTIAL Fly larvae have ...
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Reducing sugar stimulates neuron production in seniors
Limiting the influx of glucose would restore the capacity for neurogenesis in the aging brain, according to a study. THE ...
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Air pollution affects children’s brain development
A new study finds that outdoor air pollution, even at acceptable levels, could influence children's brain development. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers ...
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